The relationship between the leaf-cutter ants and the fungus is best described as symbiotic. In this mutualistic relationship, the ants provide the fungus with leaf fragments to grow on and maintain optimal conditions, while the fungus serves as a food source for the ants.
Leaf-cutter ants cultivate fungus. The ants keep conditions optimal for fungus growth and carry leaf fragments for the fungus to grow on. Then the ants feed on pieces of the fungus. Which kind of relationship exists between the fungus and the ants?(1 point)
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symbiotic
symbiotic
parasite/host
parasite/host
consumer/producer
consumer/producer
predator/prey
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